Steelcraft Automotive 213600 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

BENT END SIDEBARS
09-11 FORD F-150 REGULAR CAB
Page 2 of 4 10/26/11 Rev1(DP)
Small Flat Washers, (to clear the bracket), (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts,
(Figure 2). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Next, locate the round and square holes in the floor panel next to the body mount. Select (1)
12mm x 40mm x 10mm Nut and Bolt Plate and thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer part way onto
it, (Figure 3A). Insert the Nut and Bolt Plate into the square hole in the floor, (Figure 3B). Line
up the nut on the Nut and Bolt Plate with the round hole. IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is
designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid in mounting the
Bracket. After inserting, thread the Plastic Retainer down flush against the body panel. NOTE:
For passenger side installation, temporarily remove the ground strap if interfering with install.
5. Select the driver side Top Bracket. Hold the Top Bracket in place over the Nut and Bolt Plate.
Secure the Bracket to the Nut and Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock
Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). Rotate the Nut and Bolt Plate to line up the Nut
with the remaining hole and thread (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm x 30mm OD Large
Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the Nut, (Figure 5). Do not tighten hardware.
6. Select (1) Support Strap. Bolt the round hole on the Support Strap to the backside of the tab
on the Top Bracket with (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm x 20mm x 2mm Small Flat
Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 6). Line up the slotted end
of the Support Bracket with the tab on the back of the Mounting Bracket with the Support Strap
on the forward facing side of the tab. Bolt the Strap to the tab with (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt,
(2) 10mm x 20mm x 2mm Small Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut,
(Figure 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Move toward the rear of the vehicle and remove the tape covering the holes on the inner body
panel. Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer part way onto it,
(Figure 7A). Insert the Bolt Plate and Retainer into the rear mounting hole, (Figure 7B), as
described in Step 4.
8. Hang the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket from the Bolt Plate and secure it with the included
(1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer, and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7B). Insert (1)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm x 30mm OD Large Flat Washer with (1) 10mm Plastic
Retainer into the hole at the rear of the Mounting Bracket from the outside-in, (Figures 8A &
8B). NOTE: The Plastic Retainer is intended to protect the outer painted surface of the body.
Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the Hex Bolt so that it is between the 10mm Large Flat
Washer and the body. Secure the Bracket with (1) 10mm Lock Washer, (1) 10mm x 30mm
Large Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Attach the Sidebar to the Mounting Brackets using the included (2) 1/2 ” x 2” Hex Bolts, (2) 1/2”
Flat Washers, and (2) 1/2
” Lock Washers, (Figure 9). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Align the Sidebar and adjust as required. Once properly aligned, tighten all hardware.
11. Repeat Steps 2 - 10 for passenger Sidebar installation. NOTE: Once passenger side
installation is completed, reinstall the ground strap next to the mounting holes for the front
Mounting Bracket as removed in Step 4.
12. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a
protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could
damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild
soap may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.